On 1 January 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began collecting data on crimes involving animal cruelty from law enforcement agencies that participate in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in the United States (U.S ...
Julie M. Palais
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Crimes of animal cruelty in Poland: Case studies
There has been a trend in recent years towards expanding welfare measures for animal protection. In Poland, criminal law punishes a wide range of behaviour, from torturing animals to not providing proper living conditions or necessary veterinary care ...
Denis Solodov
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Non-Cruelty to Animals: A General Principle of (Animal) Law
In this paper, the author advocates for the recognition of the principle of ‘non-cruelty to animals’ as a General Principle of Law under Article 38(1)(c) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Sabine Brels
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Associations between different motivations for animal cruelty, methods of animal cruelty and facets of impulsivity [PDF]
Associations between specific motivations for animal cruelty, particular methods of animal cruelty and different facets of impulsivity were explored among 130 undergraduate students.
Newberry, Michelle
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Artistic Freedom or Animal Cruelty? Contemporary Visual Art Practice That Involves Live and Deceased Animals. [PDF]
Simple Summary This paper examines a selection of 21st-century international examples of exhibited visual artworks involving live or deceased animals. It seeks to reveal the risks and benefits of unique encounters with animals through art and to consider
Coleman E +3 more
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The race that segments a nation: Findings from a convenience poll of attitudes toward the Melbourne Cup Thoroughbred horse race, gambling and animal cruelty. [PDF]
The annual Melbourne Cup Thoroughbred horse race has iconic status among many Australians but sits in the context of increasing criticism of the welfare of Thoroughbred racing horses and the ethics of gambling. Despite heated debates and protests playing
Wilson BJ, Thompson KR, McGreevy PD.
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Understanding the Link between Animal Cruelty and Family Violence: The Bioecological Systems Model. [PDF]
Violence towards animals and violence towards people are often interconnected problems, and as such, this phenomenon has been termed the Link. Violence towards animals is a strong predictor that the abuser may inflict violence on people. However, it must
Jegatheesan B +3 more
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Traumatized Witnesses: Review of Childhood Exposure to Animal Cruelty. [PDF]
Ladny RT, Meyer L.
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Animal Cruelty and Neglect: Prevalence and Community Actions in Victoria, Australia. [PDF]
Simple Summary Preventing animal cruelty and neglect is the goal of animal protection. But it is hard to effectively address a problem without a good understanding of its prevalence and nature.
Glanville C, Ford J, Coleman G.
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Research on shifting attitudes or behaviors surrounding the use of animal products traditionally focuses on animal cruelty. How this approach may differ from exposure on the zoonotic disease transmission risk factory farms pose is unclear.
Olivia E. Gunther +3 more
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